Bangladesh-Pakistan On ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Participation: Due to the huge tension between India and Bangladesh, the dispute of playing or not playing in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is related to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). But, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is also not taking any less interest in it. Quoting government sources, Pakistan’s media has claimed that Pakistan will also review its participation in view of the increasing security concerns regarding the Bangladesh cricket team. Because this time the T20 World Cup is going to be held in India and Sri Lanka is also hosting it. Let us know what is the whole matter?
Bangladesh sought Pakistan’s support – sources
According to sources, the Government of Bangladesh has approached Pakistan for support on security issues, after which Pakistan has adopted such a stance. According to Pakistan’s Geo super TV report, Pakistan has emphasized that no country should face pressure or threats regarding hosting responsibilities and has assured Bangladesh of full support in this matter.
Pakistan is already interested in Bangladesh dispute
Even before this report came, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was showing interest in the Bangladesh dispute. PCB had expressed its desire to host Bangladesh’s matches in the T20 World Cup on January 11, 2026 itself. Pakistan had expressed this desire after Bangladesh’s decision to refuse to go to India due to security reasons. However, later news came out quoting PCB sources that Pakistan had not formally expressed its desire to host Bangladesh’s matches, but had expressed its desire to host the matches in Pakistan in the condition of stadium not being available in Sri Lanka.
In the report of Pakistani media, quoting PCB sources, it was written that all the stadiums of Pakistan are fully ready to host T20 World Cup matches. Behind this, he also argued for Pakistan’s successful hosting of major ICC events including Champions Trophy 2025 and ICC Women’s Qualifier.

